Archaeologists find ancient clay container with Roman waste used as medicine
Romans’ Unique Medical Practices Uncovered Researchers have recently uncovered intriguing findings about ancient Roman medical practices that reveal the use of unexpected ingredients—often not the cleanest ones. This research centers on a ship excavated in Pergamon, a Greek city that fell under Roman control in 133 BC. Today, the ruins reside in Izmir province in […]
Archaeologists discover a medieval tunnel at a Neolithic burial site in Germany
Discovery of Medieval Tunnel in Germany Recently, German archaeologists made an intriguing find: a medieval tunnel situated within an ancient burial ground. This discovery was shared in a press release on January 29 by the Saxony-Anhalt Department of Heritage Management and Archeology. The tunnel was found in a burial complex from the Middle Neolithic era […]
Archaeologists uncover evidence of Christians and Zoroastrians living together in ancient Iraq.
New Findings Suggest Coexistence of Christianity and Zoroastrianism in Iraq Recent archaeological discoveries in modern-day Iraq indicate that Christians lived alongside a lesser-known faith. This revelation, disclosed by Germany’s Goethe University Frankfurt in December, stems from excavations initiated in late summer 2025 at the Jild-i-Qazau site in the Kurdistan region, believed to date back to […]
Archaeologists discover what may be the earliest handheld wooden tools
Ancient Wooden Tools Uncovered in Greece A recent study suggests archaeologists have found what might be the oldest wooden tools, dating back hundreds of thousands of years. These tools were located in the Megalopolis Basin, a low-lying valley in southern Peloponnese, Greece. The research, published in late January in the journal Proceedings of the National […]
Archaeologists discover the oldest wooden tools in Greece, estimated to be 430,000 years old.
Ancient Wooden Tools Discovered in Greece Archaeologists have made a significant find with what might be the oldest wooden tools ever found, potentially dating back hundreds of thousands of years. This discovery was made in the Megalopolis Basin, a low-lying valley located in southern Peloponnese, Greece. A study published in January in the journal *Proceedings […]
Archaeologists discover Anglo-Saxon elite settlement on land owned by Harold Godwinson in Yorkshire
Archaeologists Uncover Anglo-Saxon Elite Remains Recently, archaeologists working with the University of York made an intriguing discovery about an Anglo-Saxon elite on land that was once owned by Harold Godwinson, also known as Harold II, an iconic figure in English history. This find occurred near the village of Skipsey in East Yorkshire. Images shared from […]
Discovery of Chinese cowboys revealed by archaeologists at a historic ranch in Oregon
Excavation Reveals Chinese Cowboys in Eastern Oregon Recent excavations on a rugged ranch in eastern Oregon have uncovered evidence that Chinese immigrants worked as cowboys—something not commonly associated with the American West. This discovery took place at the Stewart Ranch in Grant County, facilitated by a collaboration among various state agencies and researchers over the […]
Archaeologists find a basilica from 2,000 years ago associated with Vitruvius
2,000-Year-Old Basilica Linked to Vitruvius Discovered in Italy Recently, Italian archaeologists made an exciting find—a basilica that’s about 2,000 years old, believed to be connected to Vitruvius, who is often referred to as the father of architecture. This significant discovery took place in Fano, a city approximately 250 miles northeast of Rome. The announcement was […]
Archaeologists amazed by discovery of largest cog ship in the world off the coast of Denmark
Danish archaeologists have made a significant discovery—it’s the remains of the largest cogwheel ship ever found, located off the coast of Copenhagen after nearly 600 years. This was confirmed by the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde in late December, revealing that the ship was uncovered in the Øresund Strait, situated between Denmark and Sweden. Divers […]
Artifacts from Victorian children discovered by London archaeologists in the East End
Unearthing Luxury in London’s East End Excavations in London’s East End have brought to light some fascinating finds that suggest a more affluent past in an area typically regarded as impoverished. Among the discoveries were seals from French wine bottles, including one from the renowned Château Margaux, a vineyard once favored by notable figures like […]